Raffia Woven Toe-Post Sandals from Mexico
Economical toe-post sandals crafted from raffia palm vegetable fibers for uppers, paired with plastic soles featuring raffia textile as primary ground-contact material (non-durable). Low $2.50/pair value places them in HTS 6404.19.52.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test upper for raffia purity; contaminants can reclassify to synthetic textiles
• Provide sole blueprints showing textile dominance to justify exclusion under US Note 5
• For bulk imports, segregate by exact HTS to avoid commingling penalties